Feedback: Tigers need to close the door on closer Valverde

Tigers pitcher Jose Valverde blows a Tigers lead.

How many times do you have to hit your thumb with a hammer to realize it is painful? That is what happens when manager Jim Leyland calls for Jose Valverde to close a game for the Tigers. What does he not see that is painfully obvious to the rest of the viewing public?

W. Lisowski

Clarkston

Jose Valverde should never have been brought back, and he should be released before he pitches the Tigers right out of the post-season.

Wayne Dietrich

Big Rapids

Is Mo Cheeks the right choice for Detroit?

I hope Big Mo can turn things around for the Pistons. Been waiting for too many recent coaches to do that.

Tom Czerwinski

Via Facebook comments

Although Mo Cheeks was not my choice, I respect his knowledge of the game and his willingness to turn this team around. He should be judged on what he is able to change in helping the young players get better. Look forward to a new season with a new attitude toward winning.

Jerome Richardson

Via Facebook comments

This was a team in need of a focused leader, someone who will command respect. Since most of these players probably have never heard of Mo Cheeks previous to this, what makes anyone think that they'll respect him any more than they did Lawrence Frank?

Jim Stockmeyer

Via Facebook comments

As a former player and star in the league, he will quickly let them know by his guidance, experience and ability to relate to them as a player.

Terrance Curry

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Feedback: Tigers need to close the door on closer Valverde

How many times do you have to hit your thumb with a hammer to realize it is painful? That is what happens when manager Jim Leyland calls for Jose Valverde to close a game for the Tigers.